tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.comments2015-03-10T05:30:56.130-04:00Kovels Komments | Weekly eNewsletter about Antiques and CollectiblesTerry Kovelhttps://plus.google.com/115700925721690624319noreply@blogger.comBlogger3431125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post-49181661124404604222013-08-20T19:55:20.181-04:002013-08-20T19:55:20.181-04:00anonymous is right the star was removed at the req...anonymous is right the star was removed at the request of the soldier&#39;s widow. Betsy Ross didn&#39;t make the flag! It was made by poor forgotten Mary Pickersgill. Betsy Ross got the credit because of great promotion by her family. A Union general asked her to make it.Valnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post-70250526510706440572013-08-15T14:43:43.108-04:002013-08-15T14:43:43.108-04:00I have the basket with the green vines on the side...I have the basket with the green vines on the sides and it only says Made in Germany 400. Does this mean that it was made prior to 1959? Also all the ones I have found online have flowers painted on the green leaves but mine does not. It is almost as if it was not finished. Does anyone know anything about this basket and it&#39;s value?pocahantashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04411797748254601443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post-1883355835596329622013-07-23T21:29:16.401-04:002013-07-23T21:29:16.401-04:00I have a P.E. ILLER cabin bottle it is embossed w...I have a P.E. ILLER cabin bottle it is embossed with the following:<br />p.e.iller american life bitters manufacturer omaha neb. It is &#39;in found condition&#39; and has not been professionally cleaned. It does not have any chips cracks or breaks in it. What can you tell me about this bottle? What is it&#39;s value? Please email me a bluebonnets1952@yahoo.com Thank You!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post-23837293003604831612013-06-21T15:33:42.394-04:002013-06-21T15:33:42.394-04:00I HAVE TWO OF THE SPITTONES ,MINE SEEM HEAVEY ON B...I HAVE TWO OF THE SPITTONES ,MINE SEEM HEAVEY ON BOTTOM<br />WOULD LIKE TO SEE A PHOTO OF A COPY SPITTONE,SOMEONE OF INTREST.candy Daviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08094110470175520601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post-7934470265696251612013-05-23T15:58:55.211-04:002013-05-23T15:58:55.211-04:00Try calling and see if you can send pictures for a...Try calling and see if you can send pictures for an estimate.<br />SKYE RIVERShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16604146120846638267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post-10245086614041004542013-05-18T19:10:57.754-04:002013-05-18T19:10:57.754-04:00I have a 1906 Russian Samovar with circular imprin...I have a 1906 Russian Samovar with circular imprints in the metal, assuming brass. The samovar is large, no teapot, unfortunately, long spigot. I say 1906 because the newer of the imprints indicates 1906. One other imprint is dated 1904, I believe. The other imprints of which there are many, have no dates and are all written in, I&#39;m assuming Russian. Can you tell me approximate value. Thank you. SandyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post-49662143735951462732013-04-19T04:00:59.514-04:002013-04-19T04:00:59.514-04:00Thanks for great information you write it very cle...Thanks for great information you write it very clean. I am very lucky to get this tips from you<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://rerunsrfun.org/" rel="nofollow">Omaha Consignment Store</a>Negihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03081210267407903143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post-63647529138089161632013-04-03T08:16:10.866-04:002013-04-03T08:16:10.866-04:00I have a pretty footed dish, it has a small floral...I have a pretty footed dish, it has a small floral pattern all round the edge on the inside of the dish, then a bigger pattern of blue flowers, the mark underneath is a brown colour and has the crown /shield inside the shield James Kent<br /> Ltd<br />then round the shield MADE IN GT BRITAIN,<br />please can anyone shed light onto the age of this dish. Thank you<br />Suemontyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05561324434582397739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post-35050707215323718172013-03-14T16:25:30.030-04:002013-03-14T16:25:30.030-04:00I have in my possession a James Kent Old Foley sha...I have in my possession a James Kent Old Foley shaving mug - underneath it says Old Foley - made in England . And there is a crowned globe with the words James Kent. It has pink and white roses painted on it.<br />Ton Overmarsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post-67270415838500066292013-03-09T21:13:28.736-05:002013-03-09T21:13:28.736-05:00To Lorie and J,
I have the exact same alphabet bo...To Lorie and J, <br />I have the exact same alphabet bowl you described with the only difference is mine has the numbers 10 36 under the marking. I bought it at an antique shop in 2004. I&#39;ve always been looking for more info on it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post-53197623909966615752013-02-28T08:28:40.448-05:002013-02-28T08:28:40.448-05:00I have over 10 replica cone top and flat top cans....I have over 10 replica cone top and flat top cans. They are excellent and some worth 100&#39;s of dollars. Most in the $50 range. If you can find an original dittocan they are worth alot of money.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post-85966087241245148282013-02-15T19:35:31.486-05:002013-02-15T19:35:31.486-05:00I would like to know if anyone has any info about ...I would like to know if anyone has any info about My 2 canister of James Kent. There are 4 in the set but i have canisters 1/4 + 2/4. The pattern is brown and white of a thatched roof house with a man riding a white hore with black one beside there is a church steeple in the back ground and depictes woman walking away and one at garden gate. The bottom has James kent engraved in the china along with the word england and the number of the canister. In Brown &quot;ink&quot; it reads: Genuine hand engraved &quot;Old Foley&quot; JAMES KENT Staffordshire England All encompassed in a 3/4 ring for flowers. Can anyone help me with info on these 2 pieces?Wendy Paquettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04630188920075196919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post-20678629125504552492013-02-15T19:29:09.178-05:002013-02-15T19:29:09.178-05:00I have 2 canisters numbers 1/4 and 2/2 - the marki...I have 2 canisters numbers 1/4 and 2/2 - the markings in the china read &quot; James Kent England 2/4&gt; The &quot;painted&quot; writings read as: Genuine hand engraving &quot;Old Foley&quot; JAMES KENT Staffordshire England. Ther eis a 3/4 ring of flowers around that last wirtings. The canister are brown and white depicting a Thatched roof house <br />+ man on white horse, trees, ladies walking away, steeple of church steeple in back ground, etc. Does anyone know anything about these 2 canisters? I take it there are four in set as another lady has one that reads 4/4. Can anyone help meWendy Paquettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04630188920075196919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post-3256324695353593732013-01-27T00:46:36.981-05:002013-01-27T00:46:36.981-05:00I too have been collecting James Kent - Old Foley....I too have been collecting James Kent - Old Foley. He was my great, great grandfather. I am also interested in its value, and knowledge about the different markings to tell its age. I colect these pieces to hand down to my children. Good luck eveyone, and I hope your questions get answered. Happy New Year!!<br /> Louise formerly Kentnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post-53972886273282281752013-01-08T11:47:13.006-05:002013-01-08T11:47:13.006-05:00I have a Homer Laughlin platter with J 49 N 6 on t...I have a Homer Laughlin platter with J 49 N 6 on the back. It is a floral pattern with gold trim. The platter is in good condition with no cracks or chips. Can someone please tell me what it&#39;s worth?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post-3876812549186258642012-12-06T00:10:35.458-05:002012-12-06T00:10:35.458-05:00I have a small planter with green trees. It has a ...I have a small planter with green trees. It has a mark on the bottom that is sorta in the shape of a shamrock, with a picture of something and his name in it. Does anyone know anything about a piece like this?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post-44582110409046460582012-11-19T18:05:59.722-05:002012-11-19T18:05:59.722-05:00I have a feeling that the wooden carved Hitler sku...I have a feeling that the wooden carved Hitler skunk painted with swastika on the hind end were not carved by someone&#39;s grand dad...I have had one that I purchased at a militaria show about 15 years ago and the dealer said that they were not a common item, but never indicated that it was one of a kind. If I remember right, I paid about $200 for it then, but that was before the recession, so they are probably not worth so much now.kathleennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post-90788947404020231872012-10-15T04:23:22.526-04:002012-10-15T04:23:22.526-04:00Cocktail rings are most famous rings as these are ...Cocktail rings are most famous rings as these are rings have a centered diamond with many surrounded tiny diamonds, nearly any oversized ladies&#39; ring may be termed &quot;cocktail&quot;.Cluster Earringshttp://www.bluestone.com/jewellery/cluster-earrings.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post-31763856161712552052012-10-12T21:53:50.455-04:002012-10-12T21:53:50.455-04:00dAnonymous seems a little touchy. As I read it, no...dAnonymous seems a little touchy. As I read it, no accusation was leveled against Tepper, there was simply a statement made that, in the past, bad things had happened when an (unnamed) auction house closed. The thrust of the original item was not to accuse Tepper, but to warn consignors, etc., to be sure they&#39;re protected when leaving an item in an auctioneer&#39;s possession.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post-67875526517171947282012-09-05T09:51:50.505-04:002012-09-05T09:51:50.505-04:00To clean out our accumulation of stuff - my husban...To clean out our accumulation of stuff - my husband and I are borderline &quot;hoarders&quot; - I implemented a plan that I am hoping will work for us. Magazines, books and small flat items - I list on ebay. Shipping is reasonable for these items - although I stay away from media rates because as my post office tells me - they sit for periods of time and are treated much more casually than first class mail. Depending on the item - I may list it on Amazon instead of ebay. For crafting items - there is etsy. Then, I set up an account at our local consignment store - which is a 50/50 deal. I shop there myself a lot - so it helps to offset money out of my pocket. I sell stuff I no longer want or need and turn around and buy something that I have been watching. The items I take to consignment are things I am willing to donate to begin with so I feel no remorse if it doesn&#39;t sell and is donated to charity later. Whatever the consignment store doesn&#39;t take - I take it on over to our local charity. I never bring anything back home once I make the decision to be rid of it. Then, large items like furniture, garden items, etc. I list on craigslist. I have two goals - getting rid of clutter and making a little money in the process. I think you really have to look at your items - if you would buy it in the condition its in -then maybe it will sell. In today&#39;s world, if its not a bargain - people just can&#39;t afford to spend large amounts of money unless ita a necessity. I recently sold a book on ebay that I listed for $15. When the auction was over, I got $150 for it. I had no idea it was that valuable. But even if I had it to do over - I would have listed it the same way. I had no use for it - and the person who purchased it was thrilled to be the proud owner.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post-31052569353636446482012-08-21T22:11:18.949-04:002012-08-21T22:11:18.949-04:00I have a set of plates james kent fenton 2392 make...I have a set of plates james kent fenton 2392 makers mark N&#39;&#39;&#39;. Gold edged 8 1/2 inch yellow outer inner goold line and white centre with small 5 petaled flowers. wondering its value?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post-23114373280370900222012-08-04T11:59:36.122-04:002012-08-04T11:59:36.122-04:00I have a beautiful soup turene that has a sticker ...I have a beautiful soup turene that has a sticker on the bottom that says not for food, decorative purposes only...I really would like to be able to use it for food. The suggestion has been made to put something between the food and the potentially dangerous glaze. Is there a product that could be used as a &quot;liner&quot;? Something that could be painted on, or attached in some way? Please help. Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post-8825402431383512492012-07-28T18:45:37.780-04:002012-07-28T18:45:37.780-04:00I have a plate with the picture A Girl with a Wate...I have a plate with the picture A Girl with a Watering Can by Auguste Renoir 1876 there is a script by The national gallery of art washington dc usa and a staffordshire crest with James Kent name in it with the scroll underneath OLD FOLEYS then a bit lower down a number 12 can anyone tell me a bit more about this please.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post-72976277791523115132012-07-26T08:58:37.663-04:002012-07-26T08:58:37.663-04:00I have a Butter Dish by James Foley, Staffordshire...I have a Butter Dish by James Foley, Staffordshire, England, China Tone, with a number 6687, pattern appears to be Cherry Blossom with gold painting on handle of lid, have no idea about this item, perhaps someone could enlighten me, bought it from a Salvo/Goodwill shop appx 30 years ago cos it looked nice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post-75084885177151573962012-07-16T11:13:37.105-04:002012-07-16T11:13:37.105-04:00I think I have a small dish from the 1928 series. ...I think I have a small dish from the 1928 series. It has a tree on it, and on the back a crown with laurel wreath, Chikaramachi curved at the top and made in Japan in a straight line. This dish is oval shaped and is 3 1/2 inches long, and 2 inches high. Is it a rare piece?<br />Thank you for your help. <br />Madonna Beaudette<br />Windsor, Ontario, CanadaMadonna Beaudettenoreply@blogger.com